The 'Miles Per Gallon' Illusion | RealClearScience

The 'Miles Per Gallon' Illusion |

"Consider the case of two car owners: 

• One is looking to switch their SUV averaging 12 miles per gallon (MPG) to an SUV averaging 14. 
• The other is looking to switch their compact car averaging 30 MPG to a newer model averaging 40. 

Both individuals drive 10,000 miles per year. 
Who of these two people would save the most gasoline and money?...Read on, fascinating!